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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.20, 162.40 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.20, 162.40 and 85.44 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.20 : 162.40 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.20/162.40 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.20x = 162.40 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.20x = 13,875.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,875.46/108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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